STARS BRING BACK THE GOOD OLD DAYS!
BARRY CRYER / JESS CONRAD / JIMMY CRICKET
In September, City Varieties Music Hall begins its Autumn season of The Good Old Days and it’s shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated of recent times.
Over three weekends, each Friday & Saturday is headlined by a hugely popular entertainer and the bill is rounded out with the cream of variety talent from comedians, jugglers, singers, magicians and illusionists… accompanied by The Good Old Days “Orchestra” and presented by your worthyChairman, Mr Johnny Dennis.
These live stage shows have now been held for over 25 years… almost as long as the original record-breaking BBC light entertainment show which ran from 1953 to 1983 and is being re-screened on BBC4 most Fridays.
Fri 23 & Sat 24 September
starring JIMMY CRICKET
Hugely popular Irish comedian known for his “come’ere” and “…there’s more” catchphrases as well as his trademark wellies & silly hat!
With support from…
Helen Watson – singalong songs
Andrew Van Buren – escapology & juggling
Maurice Kachuk – classic song & dance routines
Wendy King – Leeds’ original “Ukulele Girl”
Fro 30 Sept & Sat 1 Oct
starring BARRY CRYER
Leeds’ own variety legend and comedy writer extraordinaire who made his professional debut right here on this very stage, Barry Cryer – who’s still going strong on BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue after more than 45 years!
With support from…
Anita Elias – comedy characters & singalong songs
Jon Udry – juggling & diablo
Julia Sutton – singalong songs
John Styles – magic & comedy characters
Fri 8 & Sat 9 October
Starring JESS CONRAD
Matinee Idol Jess Conrad OBE has had a hugely successful career on both stage and screen, scoring several chart hits, lighting up the West End stage as well as regularly appearing in Are You Being Served and several feature films.
With support from…
Peter John –comedy characters & music hall favourites
Norville & Josephine – magic & illusion
Judith Hibbert – singalong songs
Desiree Kongerod – contortion & “silks”
Andy Eastwood – ukulele singalong songs
The Good Old Days are at City Varieties Music Hall
for 3 weekends this Autumn
Evening performance at 6.30pm on Fridays
Tickets from £16*
plus Saturday matinees at 12 Noon and 4.30pm
Tickets from £20*
Online Booking: www.cityvarieties.co.uk
Box Office: 0113 243 0808
(*includes £1 booking fee)